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US President Joe Biden visits Israel and Saudi Arabia, announces air and sea deals between the Kingdom and the Jewish State in advance of Arab summit in Jeddah. Hamas responds with rocket fire into Israel.

When the fullness of time had come, God sent forth His Son "to redeem those who were under the law, that we might receive the adoption as sons—and because you are sons, God has sent forth the Spirit of His Son into your hearts, crying out, 'Abba, Father!' Therefore you are no longer a slave but a son, and if a son, then an heir of God through Christ."

Here we encounter the generosity of God. Meditate with us on Galatians 4:5-7 this week in the latest episode of our journey through Galatians: THE BETTER FREEDOM.

Turkish forces cross the border to stage around Kurdish-held areas, Syrian army reinforces Kurdish-led militias, shelling and drone strikes intensify.

Now firmly in the second half of the year, we are also finally getting into the second half of Galatians: sonship, slavery, and the sovereignty of God displayed in the revelation of the Son in the "fullness of time"—in your life, Paul's life, and in the nations. For Stephanie, a marked moment of "fullness" in her life involved Cutco knives and the guy who would later co-host this podcast with her. Hear the story in this episode of THE BETTER FREEDOM, our season of THE BETTER BEAUTIFUL in the book of Galatians—and why getting salvaged from the "elementary principles of the world" make us viscerally aware of a particularly beautiful truth:

Karma is a load of crock.

Listen now here in the FAI App.

Gabe reads the weekly review of events in the Middle East for the week of June 26-July 2.

THE BETTER BEAUTIFUL // We close out chapter 3 of Galatians exploring the implications of equality in Jesus, and the possible pitfalls of the "one new man" formed in His offering.

Listen to "Unity, Diversity, and Distinction (Gal. 3:28-29)" of THE BETTER FREEDOM with Jeff & Steph now, right here in the FAI App.

Gabe reads the weekly review of events in the Middle East for the week of June 19-25.

Or, "The One Where Jeff Became a Grandpa." In Episode 22 of THE BETTER FREEDOM, we meditate on Galatians 3:27: "For as many of you as were baptized into Christ have put on Christ." In this regard, there is no other way but to be fully immersed—but what happens if we, like the Crusaders of old, withhold something above the water line? What in your life do you try to protect and preserve?

But Jesus "washes us with the water of His word," and "dresses" us with Him. Ponder these things with us today in this week's episode of THE BETTER BEAUTIFUL, "All-In Under the Waters of Baptism (Gal. 3:27)" with Jeff and Steph now.

As the economic and social crisis in Iran continues to mount, the Wire asked Joel Richardson and leaders in the Iranian underground churches for their perspectives.

We're in the meat of Galatians 3, with substantial themes to chew on: law, faith, grace, promise, slavery, sonship, and the means of reckoning against the righteousness of God. It's not for the faint of heart—but it'll lead you to the One who is "meek and lowly" inviting you to abide in Him all your days.

Grab a coffee and your Bible, and maybe bookmark Romans so you can move back and forth between the two. We love meditating on the Word with you, and staring at the beauty of Jesus every week. He is the answer to every question.

Listen to Ep. 21 of THE BETTER FREEDOM, "Abiding on the Path of Promise (Gal. 3:19-26)" with Jeff and Steph now.

Our theme song is by Jess Ray, who has some new material coming soon. Check out her new single, and her band MISSION HOUSE's latest "Live in Raleigh" album.